The Episcopal Conference Center (ECC), owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island, is located on 180 acres in the northwest corner of Rhode Island.  Our summer program consists of eight weeks of overnight camp; a different age range is hosted each week. 

Each day begins and ends with worship, there are work projects that take up part of the day, then programs geared for each age, as well as swimming, archery, games, crafts, music, etc.  Each week has its own theme and volunteer adults to lead the program.  Campers arrive on Sunday and leave on Friday, giving staff a day off most weeks.

In addition to the overnight camp, we operate a day camp for the children of Olneyville, RI.  This is mostly off the property taking children to a variety of attractions in the Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut area. 

There are positions open for both camps.  Successful applicants are expected to be at ECC for pre-camp training beginning June 19 through the end on August 16.  Some positions require applicants to report earlier to prepare for the summer.

Positions available:

Summer Program Manager - Supervises the counseling staff (ages 18-22), coordinates the smooth running of the weekly programs, interacting with the visiting staff and permanent staff.   Previous camp and supervisory experience recommended.  Salary $5,000, plus room and board. 

City Camp Director - This position is non-residential.  The City Camp Director is responsible for the whole program for the eight weeks of camp.  Prior to camp (usually in January or February) initiates contracts with the bus companies and venues visited during the summer.  Supervises the City Camp Coordinator and counselors while at city camp. Speaking Spanish is highly desired.  Salary $5,000.

City Camp Coordinator - This position is residential at ECC throughout the camping season.  The coordinator is responsible for training the Counselors-in-Training who will be staffing city camp.  Each session is 2 weeks long; four counselors are assigned to each session.  The coordinator transports the counselors in the ECC van each day, and acts as an assistant to the director.  The ability to speak Spanish is necessary for this job.  Salary $2,100, plus room and board.

Counselors - Men and women ages 18+ to be in charge of cabins and campers for the eight weeks of camp.  Duties include getting to know and play with campers, participate in worship and work projects, design programs such as talent shows, dances, athletic events, teach the campers to live in community.  Interact with and be role models for the Counselors-in-Training.  Under the supervision of the Summer Program Manager and the ECC Acting Director.  Salary range $1,200-$1,750, depending on experience, plus room and board.  Must be available for April Work (April 4-6) which is part of the training for the 2008 staff.

Send letters of interest to:  Sue Hurn, Acting Director, Episcopal Conference Center,

872 Reservoir Road, Pascoag, RI 02859, or email to: eccsummerdirector@verizon.net.  Questions - please call 401-568-4055 Monday-Friday between 9:30-4:30.  Application deadline is February 1, 2008.